You are responsible for developing strategic priorities and overseeing the implementation of digital and data transformation plans within MINDEF/SAF.
Assistant Director (Innovation & Foresight)
Permanent
Closing on 28 Nov 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
- Lead a team to support Chief Information Officer in formulating strategic digital transformation plans and conceptualisation of new initiatives for the organisation
- Identify opportunities to strengthen the organisation's digital and data capabilities development
- Work alongside other teams to assess progress of digitalisation plans and ensure alignment with MINDEF/SAF priorities
- Drive evaluation and performance monitoring to ensure strategic objectives are met
- Review and monitor enterprise risk management for digital and data initiatives in MINDEF/SAF
- Support Chief Information Officer in inter-ministry coordination and collaboration on digital and data transformation
Challenge(s)
- Managing and performing myriad of activities in both plans and operations
- Bringing forth new ideas and initiatives
- Leading a team, earning trust, showing thought leadership, and influencing without authority across diverse stakeholders
What we are looking for
- At least 7 years of relevant work experience, with at least 2 years in managerial position
- Knowledge and work experience with digital transformation, strategic planning and risk management
- Background and understanding of technologies, product management and knowledge of best practices is advantageous
- Demonstrate a bias for action and capability to work independently with diverse stakeholders
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal, and written skills
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 28 Nov 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within or the wider Public Service.